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Summary
As the Supervisory HR Specialist (Division Director), GS-0201-15, you will serve as Director of the Employee and Labor Relations Division (ELRD), reporting to the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and directing a comprehensive employee and labor management relations program for the Commission.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
Selectee is required to have a duty station at Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices.
Duties
- Advises agency leadership, managers and supervisors on laws, rules and regulations pertaining to employee performance and conduct concerns/actions, performance management, labor relations, awards, leave administration and anti-harassment programs.
- Oversees staff responsible for employee and labor relations, performance management, leave and awards program administration as well as training in these programs.
- Assigns and reviews work, manages workloads, approves leave, identifies training needs, evaluates performance, and recommends award or disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
- Develops and advises on ways to support supervisors on policies and approaches to enable supervisors and managers to strengthen employee performance and conduct.
- Promotes Labor/Management relationship efforts to ensure the EEOC works effectively and efficiently.
- Negotiates and administers agreements with the exclusive labor organization/union on the agency's programs.
- Serves as the technical expert at third party proceedings on HR policy, adverse/performance-based action appeals, grievances, ULP charges, negotiability appeals and disputes in the interpretation of the CBA and MOUs.
- Oversees the administrative grievance procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
- Schedule Policy/Career employees are not subject to a trial period under 5 C.F.R. Part 11.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable.
- Your employment in this position will be at-will.
- Merit Systems Protection Board appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position.
- Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office for Civil Rights.
Qualifications
To Qualify for the GS-15: Specialized experience includes knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, dispute resolutions and negotiating and administering labor agreements; demonstrated experience in developing, administering, and managing a comprehensive employee management program and evaluation process that prioritizes merit, effective performance, and effective agency contribution; administering and managing an effective labor relations program; representing management at arbitrations and in proceedings before third parties; and providing analysis, interpretation, and documentation on complex and novel technical issues in the functional specialization of employee and labor relations. Experience must also include managing, leading, and directing work of an assigned team to successfully achieve division objectives.
Note: Possession of a law degree and experience as an Attorney is preferred but not required.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This is a Schedule Policy/Career position. Schedule Policy/Career is an excepted service schedule for career positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character (policy-influencing positions) as defined by Executive Order 13957, as amended, and 5 C.F.R. § 213.3601. Schedule Policy/Career positions are not required to personally or politically support the current President or the policies of the current administration. Further, all actions taken under this policy must be carried out fairly, transparently, and in strict adherence to applicable laws. Employees in Schedule Policy/Career positions must faithfully implement administration policies to the best of their ability, consistent with their constitutional oath and the vesting of executive authority solely in the President. Failure to do so is grounds for dismissal.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position. Note: Possession of a law degree and experience as an Attorney is preferred but not required.
Additional information
Schedule Policy/Career employees are not eligible to receive recruitment, relocation or retention incentives.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the EEOC.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.
Veterans' Preference: When making appointments to positions in Schedule Policy/Career, we must apply the principles of veterans' preference as far as administratively feasible. Where numerical ratings are used in the evaluation and referral of candidates, agencies shall follow the regulations related to veterans' preference in competitive examining found in part 302 and subpart A of part 337 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability, covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Decisiveness
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Resilience
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054391
Equal Employment OpportunityThe United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position.
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
- Current or Former Federal Employees (if applicable) - please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which preferably shows your current title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). If your current grade is not your highest permanent grade held, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing your highest grade held.
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
- Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years, you must disclose this in your application package.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- Click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
- Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
- Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
- Set aside at least 1 hour to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
- Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
Agency contact information
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
Your responses are subject to verification through the documentation you submit and through subsequent assessment steps. Deliberate attempts to provide false or misleading information may result in disqualification or removal from the position or agency if discovered during or after appointment.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Overview
- 0201 Human Resources Management
- Suitability/Fitness
Summary
As the Supervisory HR Specialist (Division Director), GS-0201-15, you will serve as Director of the Employee and Labor Relations Division (ELRD), reporting to the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer, in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If selected, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and directing a comprehensive employee and labor management relations program for the Commission.
Learn more about this agency
This job is open to
The public
Clarification from the agency
Selectee is required to have a duty station at Headquarters or one of the 53 EEOC Field Offices.
Duties
- Advises agency leadership, managers and supervisors on laws, rules and regulations pertaining to employee performance and conduct concerns/actions, performance management, labor relations, awards, leave administration and anti-harassment programs.
- Oversees staff responsible for employee and labor relations, performance management, leave and awards program administration as well as training in these programs.
- Assigns and reviews work, manages workloads, approves leave, identifies training needs, evaluates performance, and recommends award or disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
- Develops and advises on ways to support supervisors on policies and approaches to enable supervisors and managers to strengthen employee performance and conduct.
- Promotes Labor/Management relationship efforts to ensure the EEOC works effectively and efficiently.
- Negotiates and administers agreements with the exclusive labor organization/union on the agency's programs.
- Serves as the technical expert at third party proceedings on HR policy, adverse/performance-based action appeals, grievances, ULP charges, negotiability appeals and disputes in the interpretation of the CBA and MOUs.
- Oversees the administrative grievance procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
- Schedule Policy/Career employees are not subject to a trial period under 5 C.F.R. Part 11.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable.
- Your employment in this position will be at-will.
- Merit Systems Protection Board appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position.
- Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office for Civil Rights.
Qualifications
To Qualify for the GS-15: Specialized experience includes knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, dispute resolutions and negotiating and administering labor agreements; demonstrated experience in developing, administering, and managing a comprehensive employee management program and evaluation process that prioritizes merit, effective performance, and effective agency contribution; administering and managing an effective labor relations program; representing management at arbitrations and in proceedings before third parties; and providing analysis, interpretation, and documentation on complex and novel technical issues in the functional specialization of employee and labor relations. Experience must also include managing, leading, and directing work of an assigned team to successfully achieve division objectives.
Note: Possession of a law degree and experience as an Attorney is preferred but not required.
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This is a Schedule Policy/Career position. Schedule Policy/Career is an excepted service schedule for career positions that are of a confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character (policy-influencing positions) as defined by Executive Order 13957, as amended, and 5 C.F.R. § 213.3601. Schedule Policy/Career positions are not required to personally or politically support the current President or the policies of the current administration. Further, all actions taken under this policy must be carried out fairly, transparently, and in strict adherence to applicable laws. Employees in Schedule Policy/Career positions must faithfully implement administration policies to the best of their ability, consistent with their constitutional oath and the vesting of executive authority solely in the President. Failure to do so is grounds for dismissal.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position. Note: Possession of a law degree and experience as an Attorney is preferred but not required.
Additional information
Schedule Policy/Career employees are not eligible to receive recruitment, relocation or retention incentives.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across the EEOC.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.
Veterans' Preference: When making appointments to positions in Schedule Policy/Career, we must apply the principles of veterans' preference as far as administratively feasible. Where numerical ratings are used in the evaluation and referral of candidates, agencies shall follow the regulations related to veterans' preference in competitive examining found in part 302 and subpart A of part 337 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability, covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. TTY users may contact us via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with the EEOC. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow the EEOC to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Decisiveness
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Resilience
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054391
Equal Employment OpportunityThe United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Resume (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of your qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position.
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
- Current or Former Federal Employees (if applicable) - please provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" which preferably shows your current title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). If your current grade is not your highest permanent grade held, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing your highest grade held.
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
- Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch within the last 5 years, you must disclose this in your application package.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- Click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
- Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
- Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
- Set aside at least 1 hour to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
- Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
Agency contact information
131 M Street, NE
Washington, DC 20507
US
Next steps
Your responses are subject to verification through the documentation you submit and through subsequent assessment steps. Deliberate attempts to provide false or misleading information may result in disqualification or removal from the position or agency if discovered during or after appointment.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
We expect to make a job offer within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Overview
- 0201 Human Resources Management
- Suitability/Fitness
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Who's Hiring
- Cox Automotive20
- Amazon7
- Kaiser Permanente4
- Tesla3
- FMOL Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Construction & Real Estate
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employee relations director jobs.
- 7 or more years of progressive HR or employee relations experience
- Deep knowledge of employment law including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and NLRA
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex grievances
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and case management systems
Tips for Your Employee Relations Director Job Search
Quantify your conflict resolution outcomes
Hiring managers want to see measurable impact. Reframe your resume bullets around outcomes like grievance case closure rates, reductions in formal complaints, or arbitration costs avoided. Vague statements about maintaining positive workplace culture won't differentiate you.
Highlight your labor relations experience clearly
Many employee relations director roles distinguish between union and non-union environments. Call out explicitly whether you've negotiated collective bargaining agreements or managed NLRA compliance, since employers filter hard on that distinction when screening candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists employee relations director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your application to the industry
An employee relations director role in healthcare operates under very different regulatory constraints than one in retail or tech. Mirror the industry's specific language around compliance, workforce structure, or sector-specific legislation to show you understand the context, not just the function.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers at this level typically present real-world situations, such as a harassment investigation with conflicting accounts or a unionization campaign. Practice walking through your decision-making process, stakeholder communication steps, and how you balanced legal risk with employee trust.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Director-level offers often include discretionary bonuses tied to HR metrics, severance provisions, and professional development budgets. Ask for the full compensation structure before accepting, and confirm how performance targets for any variable pay are set and measured.
Employee Relations Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most employee relations directors?
The companies hiring the most employee relations directors right now include Cox Automotive, Amazon, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many employee relations director jobs are remote?
About 69% of employee relations director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements at this level. Roles focused on policy development, compliance oversight, and program design tend to be more remote-friendly, while positions requiring on-site investigations or direct workforce presence are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become an employee relations director?
Most employee relations directors build their path by starting in generalist HR roles, then moving into specialist positions focused on employee relations, labor relations, or HR compliance. From there, taking ownership of investigations, policy development, and union matters, earning a senior HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, and demonstrating cross-functional leadership prepares you for the director level.
Can you get hired as an employee relations director without prior director experience?
Yes, but you need to show you've been operating at a director-level scope even without the title. Employers look for candidates who have led complex investigations independently, advised senior leadership on employee matters, managed other HR professionals, and owned policy or program design. If you can document that scope of work clearly on your resume, the absence of a director title is less of a barrier.
What does the employee relations director interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screen with a talent acquisition partner, followed by a panel interview with HR leadership and sometimes legal or operations stakeholders. Expect at least one behavioral round focused on past investigations or labor disputes and a scenario-based exercise. Final-round interviews often involve a conversation with the CHRO or a business unit leader to assess strategic and cultural alignment.
Where can I find and apply to employee relations director jobs?
You can find and apply to employee relations director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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